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Pumpkin Butter

With it's fresh pumpkin flavor, warm spices, and maple sweetness, this pumpkin butter is a must this fall! It's creamy with a butter-like texture and makes a great accompaniment to most breakfasts and desserts. Easily made stove top in one pot with only 3 simple ingredients, it's a no brainer for pumpkin lovers.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple pumpkin butter, pumpkin butter, pumpkin spread
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 28kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin this is pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
  • cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients, except vanilla extract, to a saucepan, stir to combine, and heat over medium heat until it begins to bubble.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low or low so that the mixture is at a slow simmer. You should see frequent bubbles rising to the surface. Let the mixture simmer for 20 - 30 minutes. You will notice it deepen in color and thicken in consistency.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let the pumpkin butter cool to room temperature. It will continue to thicken up as it cools.
  • Transfer the pumpkin butter to a glass jar or container with an airtight lid. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4413IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg